We show you how to
replace the logic board in Chapter 9.
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Replace the Battery in a First- or
Second-Generation iPod
To replace the battery in a first- or second-generation iPod:
1. Open the iPod according to the instructions in Chapter 3.
2. Unplug the battery from the logic board (see Figure 4-1).
QUICKFACTS
GETTING AND CHARGING
A NEW BATTERY
Finding a new battery for your iPod isn??™t as hard as it
might seem. A quick Internet search should turn up all
kinds of sources, or you can just make it easy on yourself
and buy your battery from the one you can trust??”
Brandon at Synctogo.com. Expect to pay between $30
and $40 U.S., depending on the battery and the vendor.
Not all batteries work in all iPods, so be sure to get the
one that goes with your specific model. When in doubt,
ask. You gain nothing by guessing in this case.
Unfortunately, your new battery doesn??™t come charged.
After you replace the battery, you need to charge it
before you can use it.
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